Strategic Sourcing Manager

Masis Professional Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Masis Professional Group in Memphis leads a search for a Strategic Sourcing Manager for a food manufacturing client. The role focuses on delivering category strategies, supplier relationships, and cost optimization within ingredient portfolios.

The position requires strong negotiation, analytical skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive procurement excellence and risk management. On-site in Memphis, TN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, or Food Science.
• 5–10 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Food manufacturing or ingredient sourcing experience.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned ingredient categories.
• Lead supplier selection activities, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms.
• Build strategic supplier relationships focused on performance, quality, service, and innovation.
• Monitor commodity markets, industry trends, cost drivers, and supply risks.
• Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, and value engineering opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercialization teams.
• Develop risk mitigation and business continuity plans for key ingredients and suppliers.
• Present sourcing recommendations and market updates to leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multitasking

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, or Food Science

Master’s degree or CPSM/CSCP/CPM/APICS certification

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Masis Professional Group is assisting our client in searching for a Direct Hire, Strategic Sourcing Manager.

Our client is a food manufacturing company in Memphis, TN.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading the sourcing, supplier management, and category execution activities for assigned ingredient categories across the company.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager works alongside a peer Strategic Sourcing Manager, with responsibility for a defined portion of the ingredient portfolio.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will leverage market intelligence, supplier relationships, and commercial expertise to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, mitigate risk, and support business growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned ingredient categories.
• Lead supplier selection activities, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships focused on performance, quality, service, and innovation.
• Monitor commodity markets, industry trends, cost drivers, and supply risks impacting assigned categories.
• Identify and implement cost savings, cost avoidance, and value engineering opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercialization teams to support business objectives.
• Support innovation and new product development initiatives through supplier engagement.
• Develop risk mitigation and business continuity plans for key ingredients and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract requirements, and sourcing processes.
• Present sourcing recommendations, supplier performance, and market updates to leadership.

Note: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience.
• Food manufacturing, ingredient sourcing, or consumer packaged goods experience required.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or CPSM, CPM, CSCP, APICS, or similar certification.
• Experience with ingredient markets, commodity analysis, and cost modeling.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems, Power BI, and procurement analytics tools.

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret operational and financial data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; proficiency with ERP systems and data visualization tools preferred
• Strong attention to detail with high standards for data accuracy and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across plant and corporate leadership levels
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence through data and analysis
• Strong organizational skills and ability to establish reporting structure and discipline
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and respectful collaboration
• Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders.
• Influence decisions through data-driven recommendations.
• Lead sourcing projects from development through implementation.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.